Adapted Sport MSc

at University of Worcester

Semester 1
Advanced Contemporary Issues in Disability Sport, Coaching and Special Education Needs and Disability in Physical Education 

Semester 2
Applied Pedagogy and Practice in Adapted Physical Activity

Entry requirements
 

• Students will normally have a 2:1 degree classification in either a sport or related discipline.
• Students who hold a relevant degree classification of either 2:2 (or below), or, a non-related degree will be considered on a case by case basis. You may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate experience of work within the field. 
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic capability for study at this level and strong interest and commitment in the relevant disciplines.

Other information
If you are completing your period of Professional Placement in an environment where you may be working with children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to follow your home country procedures for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure checks. You must provide this evidence to University of Worcester staff prior to acceptance.

English language requirements
Any applicants whose first language is not English or who has not been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English must reach a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a score of at least 5.5 in any individual component (or equivalent in an approved test in English). Or otherwise demonstrate that they have an adequate command of both written and spoken English before starting the course.

UK and EU students
The standard tuition fee for full-time UK and EU students registering in the academic year is £7,440 per year.

International students
The standard tuition fee for full-time international students registering in the academic year is £14,400 per year.

Upon successful completion of the Masters Programme, there may be opportunities for students to gain first employment, promotion within their own organisation, gain international employment or move to a senior management position in other organisations. The Masters also provides a platform to other research/higher degrees in sport and promotion in other professional organisations. The completion of the Masters may also provide students with the ability to enhance their current working practices. Completion of this Masters degree also enables interested students to pursue higher level research qualifications.

A graduate of the MSc will develop knowledge, skills and critical thinking to enable a positive contribution in a sports or business career. The purpose of the MSc is to develop well rounded, knowledgeable and empathetic people who have an ability to think critically about a variety of situations and offer a service that help their athletes/clients participate, perform and develop life skills.